Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Catalonia · Amer
Country overviewSpain · Catalonia
M1.2 Earthquake near Amer, Catalonia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Amer, Catalonia (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Girona-Costa Brava Airport19.7 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRO · LEGE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Spain
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 768 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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